slowly into stride, towards rear, driven along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon pushed along on outside, headway 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, switched right entering final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish
ridden halfway, always in rear
chased leaders, not clear run 4f out or over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and not quicken towards finish
held up, headway over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on inside final furlong
always prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace towards finish
led over 1f, led again 2f out, soon edged left, headed inside final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, outpaced
prominent, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden, no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, never on terms
Nonrunner
Arfinnit can land the opener at the main expense of Kennington and Midnight Sky. The selection won well last time when producing his best performance for some time to beat Willofcourse by a short-head. He does have a penalty for that win but he has a fair draw and he goes well for his young rider and he should make another bold bid to score. Kennington is in good form at present and he ran another solid race at Lingfield last time when third behind Inka Dancer. However, he hasn't won for over a year so the percentage call is to take him on. Midnight Sky is interesting as she is well-bred type who won over 5f at Beverely last time when beating Alto Vertigo. She has a penalty for that win but this extra furlong should suit and her yard are in form so she has to be considered. Mystery Pips has the plum draw and she is a course and distance winner so she could go well at an each-way price, but Arfinnit is in top form and can land the prize.
Arfinnit (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, pressed leader final furlong, led line, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Willofcourse (8-3) by a shd, 13 ran.
Bee Magic 25-1 (8-12) In touch and keen, ridden 2f out, hampered over 1f out, no further impression, 8th of 13, 4l behind Arfinnit (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Kennington 6-1 (8-9) Held up, headway 2f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Inka Dancer (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Spirit of Coniston 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 7l behind Inca Soldier (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
He's A Rocket (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Went left start and raced alone towards far side, chased leaders to halfway, soon weakened, last of 13, 14l behind Whinhill House (8-6) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Mystery Pips 10-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf.
Elvina 20-1 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Briery Lane (9-1) at Bath 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Midnight Sky 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gf beating Alto Vertigo (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
